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Senior Litigation Associate in San Francisco

Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2026

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Job Description

Senior Litigation Associate | Premier California Trial Boutique

*Confidential application process*

Are you a litigator who wants to do more than just push paper? Our client is a distinguished California firm that has spent the last 30 years defining excellence in civil litigation. While other firms are bogged down in endless discovery, this team is known for being trial-ready, cost-effective, and client-focused. They don’t just manage cases; they solve them.

We are looking for a strategic, high-caliber attorney to join a firm that is the "sought-after" choice for clients looking to minimize exposure and win favorable results as efficiently as possible.

Diverse Practice Expertise

Our firm’s reputation is built on 30 years of success across a broad spectrum of civil litigation. We represent individuals, private businesses, and public entities in the following areas:

  • Public Entity Defense: Representing municipalities and government agencies in complex liability and administrative matters.
  • Business & Commercial Litigation: Handling breach of contract, partnership disputes, and corporate advisory.
  • General Civil Litigation: Managing a wide array of torts, professional liability, and high-stakes casualty defense.
  • Risk Management & Strategic Counseling: Partnering with long-term clients to minimize litigation exposure before it reaches the courtroom.

Why This Firm?

  • True Trial Exposure: Join a firm where "trial attorney" isn't just a title—it’s the core of the practice.
  • Relationship-Driven: Our client prioritizes long-term trust over short-term billables.
  • Proven Legacy: Three decades of high-quality representation and winning favorable results for both the public and private sectors.
  • Strategic Efficiency: Work in an environment that values "smart lawyering" over sheer volume.

The Role

As a Litigation Associate, you will take a lead role in complex matters, acting as an architect of case strategy from inception through resolution.

  • Manage a diverse caseload across the practice areas listed above.
  • Draft substantive motions, conduct high-stakes depositions, and prepare for trial.
  • Collaborate directly with partners and clients to deliver efficient, favorable outcomes.

Who You Are

  • An active member of the California State Bar.
  • A litigator with a "trial mindset" and a track record of success in civil matters.
  • A communicator who understands that being a "trusted advisor" is as vital as being a great advocate.

Please send your confidential resume to Spencer McAdoo at spencer.mcadoo@gogpac.com or call/text 605-705-2943 to discuss this in more detail.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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